Frozen Butterfish Fillets Large Bulk from Mexico
Frozen Pacific butterfish (Peprilus simillimus) fillets in industrial containers exceeding 6.8 kg, for canning industry. Under HTS 0304.99.11 as frozen other fish fillets, bulk packed.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Butterfish prone to histamine; require rapid chilling proofs under FDA guidelines
• Confirm 'fillet' trim level; steak-like cuts may go to 0304.82
• Origin declarations critical for Pacific vs Atlantic to meet quota systems